Join the Town of Fort Mill as we celebrate our nation’s independence with one of our most cherished traditions—the 53rd Annual Firing of the Cannons!
This patriotic ceremony will include remarks from Fort Mill Town Council, appearances by the South Carolina Strawberry Queens, and performances of the National Anthem and special music by Meghna Gopaluni, Kassidy Gavagan, Kyle Gavagan, Encore Music Studio and Georgia Hathaway.
Learn about the History of the Firing of the Cannons from Myla Smith, an 8th grade student at Banks Trail Middle School.
The event will conclude with the ceremonial Firing of the Cannons, proudly led for the 52nd year by our resident cannoneers, the Short Family.
Make sure to enjoy our downtown merchants following the ceremony. Please note, that several downtown streets will be closed from 9 to 11 a.m. to accommodate the firing, including portions of the following: N. & S. White Street, Main Street, Railroad Avenue and Confederate Street. Please follow all posted signage and directions from Town and Event staff.
Available Parking:
- Veterans Park, 106 N. White St.
- Town Hall Annex, 200 Tom Hall St.
- Behind Downtown Merchants, Main Street
- First Baptist Church, 121 Monroe White St.
Please abide by these rules for safety:
- No sitting or climbing on cannons or monuments
- Do not sit or stand beyond barricades/fencing
- Do not enter roped off area around cannons
- Follow Town Staff guidance at all times
Come celebrate history, heritage and hometown pride at this exciting Fort Mill tradition!